The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa has officially released the information prospectus for NEET UG Counselling 2026 on its official website dte.goa.gov.in. The counselling process is conducted for admission into MBBS, BDS, and other medical-related courses across Goa under the state quota system.
DTE Goa is responsible for managing admissions for 85% state quota seats, ensuring a transparent and merit-based seat allotment process for eligible NEET-qualified candidates.
Students seeking admission in government and private medical/dental colleges in Goa must complete the online registration and counselling process through the official portal to secure a seat.
DTE Goa Summary
Before discussing the details of the DTE Goa NEET 2026 counselling process, here is a quick overview of the official admission details:
| Counselling Conducting Authority | Directorate of Technical Education, Goa |
| Popular Name | DTE Goa |
| Official Website | https://dte.goa.gov.in/ |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result | 16 July 2026 |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS (State Quota) |
| Admission Type | State Quota Counselling (Goa) |
| Seat Matrix (MBBS/BDS) | As per official DTE Goa notification 2026 (varies yearly) |
Read Also: Goa Medical Colleges Fee Structure 2026
AIQ/ Deemed/ Central State Quota Schedule
MCC has released the AIQ/ Deemed/ Central State Quota Schedule:
| S. No. | Schedule for Admission | All India Quota / Deemed & Central Universities | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by MCC | State Counselling | Verification of Joined Candidates Data by States |
| 1 | 1st Round of Counselling | 20th July, 2026 to 31st July, 2026 | 7th Aug to 9th Aug, 2026 | 30th July to 6th Aug, 2026 | 13th to 14th Aug, 2026 |
| Last date of Joining | 6th Aug, 2026 | 12th Aug, 2026 | |||
| 2 | 2nd Round of Counselling | 10th Aug, 2026 to 20th Aug, 2026 | 30th Aug to 1st Sept, 2026 | 19th Aug to 29th Aug, 2026 | 5th Sept to 6th Sept, 2026 |
| Last date of Joining | 20th Aug, 2026 | 4th Sept, 2026 | |||
| 3 | Round-3 | 3rd Sept, 2026 to 10th Sept, 2026 | 19th Sept to 21st Sept, 2026 | 9th Sept to 18th Sept, 2026 | 24th Sept, 2026 |
| Last date of Joining | 18th Sept, 2026 | 23rd Sept, 2026 | |||
| 4 | Stray Vacancy | 22nd Sept, 2026 to 26th Sept, 2026 | — | 25th Sept to 29th Sept, 2026 | — |
| Last date of Joining | 3rd Oct, 2026 | 3rd Oct, 2026 | |||
| 5 | Commencement of Academic Session for UG Courses | 1st September, 2026 |
DTE Goa Prospectus 2026 in PDF
Directorate of Technical Education Goa
The Government of Goa in 1986 created the Directorate of Technical Education, Goa too:-
- Facilitate new Technical Education Institutions and Courses in the State of Goa.
- Facilitate Technical Education through the Board of Technical Education in the State of Goa.
- Facilitate Centralised Admission to Technical and Professional Institutes for the students of the State of Goa.
- Prepare the Budget and distribute funds for Technical Education in the State.
- Facilitate, manage and Control Technical Education and Institutes in the State of Goa through rules and regulations of the statutory bodies like AICTE, PCI, COA, etc., as approved by the State Government.
- Human Resources Management of Technical Educational Institutions (Faculty in Group A & B).
- Managing Human Resources Directorate of Technical Education (Group A, B, C, & D).
DTE Goa Organization
| NAME | DESIGNATION | MATTERS | CONTACT NO |
| DR. VIVEK B. KAMAT | DIRECTOR | – | 2413571 |
| SHRI PRADIP KUSNUR | DY. DIRECTOR | AICTE & ADMISSIONS | 2415106 |
| SHRI. N. V. T. PEDNEKAR | SECRETARY | BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 2412146 |
| SHRI. VIVEK BELOKAR | ASST. DIRECTOR | ADMINISTRATIONS-COLLEGES | 2412145 |
| SHRI. V.C.FERNANDES | ASST. DIRECTOR | ADMINISTRATIONS-POLYTECHNICS | 2412145 |
| SHRI. ALVITO DSILVA | ASST. DIRECTOR | ESTABLISHMENT | 2415106 |
| SHRI NITIN RAO | ASST. SECRETARY | BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION PRE-EXAM | 2412146 |
| SMT. CLASSIE MONTEIRO | ASST. SECRETARY | BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION POST-EXAM | 2412146 |
| KUM. NEETA NAIK | ASST. DIRECTOR | CAD-DIPLOMA | 2415106 |
| DR. DIPAK GAITONDE | ASST. DIRECTOR | CAD-DEGREE | 2415106 |
| SMT. ANJALI SARDESSAI | SYSTEM ANALYST | BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION | 2412146 |
| SHRI. BHALCHANDRA NADKARNI | OSD | ADMINISTRATION-POLYTECHNICS | 2412145 |
| SMT. ASHWETA REDKAR | DY. DIRECTOR | ADMINISTRATION | 2412145 |
| SHRI CHETAN DHARANGUTTI | ASST. ACCOUNTS OFFICER | DDO | 2410705 |
| SHRI. SARVESH NAIK | ASST. ACCOUNTS OFFICER | AUDIT & PLANNING | 2410705 |
Read Also: Goa NEET UG Counselling 2026
DTE Goa Degree Courses Colleges
| Goa Medical College | Padre Conceicao College Of Engineering |
| Goa College Of Architecture | Shree Rayeshwar Institute Of Engg. & Info Tech. |
| Goa Dental College And Hospital | Shri Kamaxidevi Homoeopathic Medical College And Hospital |
| Institute Of Nursing Education | Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalay And Research Center |
| Agnel Institute Of Technology And Design | Goa College Of Pharmacy |
| Don Bosco College Of Engineering | P.E.S. Rajaram And Tarabai Bandekar College Of Pharmacy |
| Goa College Of Engineering | Vrundavan Institute Of Nursing Education |
Read Also: Goa NEET UG Cutoff 2026
DTE Goa Diploma Courses Colleges
| Goa College of Pharmacy |
| Agnel Institute of Food Crafts & Culinary Sciences |
| Guardian Angel Institute of Hotel Management And Catering Technology |
| Agnel Polytechnic Verna |
| Government Polytechnic Bicholim |
| Government Polytechnic Curchorem |
| Government Polytechnic Panaji |
| Institute of Shipbuilding Technology Goa |
Board of Technical Education, Goa State
The Board of Technical Education, Goa was established under the Directorate of Technical Education in 1987, with its official notification issued in 1988. It functions as an administrative and academic body responsible for regulating and improving technical education in the state.
The Board designs curriculum, sets academic guidelines, and manages rules and regulations for all affiliated polytechnics and diploma institutes in Goa.
Currently, it oversees diploma programs in Engineering & Technology, Hotel Management, and Pharmacy across multiple institutions. Engineering and technology diplomas follow a semester system, while hotel management and pharmacy courses are conducted under an annual system.
Read Also: Goa NEET Seat Allotment 2026
DTE Goa NEET Counselling Seat Reservation
dtegoa.gov.in Goa NEET counselling is organised for MBBS/ BDS admission. In this table, we have listed the category-wise seat reservations:
| Category | Seat Reservation |
| Schedule caste (SC) | 2% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% |
| other backward class (OBC) | 27% |
| Physically handicapped (PH) | 3% |
| Freedom Fighter (FF) | 1% |
| Central Government Sector Employee of Goa (CGEG) | 3% |
| Ex-Servicemen (ES) | 1% |
| Grand Daughter/Son of Defence Personnel (GD/SODP) | 2% |
| Non Resident of India (NROI) | 5% |
Read Also: Goa NEET Merit List 2026
DTE Goa NEET Counselling Participating Colleges
Candidates applying for various medical and dental colleges affiliated with the state medical university may find their dream college by knowing every tits and bit about it. To learn details (Fees, Cut-off, Courses, Affiliation, Ranking, etc.) about the participating colleges, click the link below:
Government MBBS Colleges in Goa
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| Goa Medical College, Panaji | 1963 | Goa University |
Government BDS Colleges in Goa
| College Name | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| Goa Dental College and Hospital | 1980 | Goa University |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which authority conducts NEET counselling in Goa?
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa is responsible for conducting NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS state quota seats
What is the official website for Goa NEET counselling?
The official portal for admission updates and counselling is:
https://dte.goa.gov.in/
How many rounds are conducted in Goa NEET counselling?
Is NEET compulsory for MBBS admission in Goa?
Yes, qualifying NEET UG 2026 is mandatory for admission to all MBBS and BDS seats in Goa.
Bds class start date 2025
You have to contact the concern College for class details.